Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : April 27, 2015 10:20 AM IST
Hi, I am a 30-year-old woman. Through some research, I found that my daily diet plan should include at least one seasonal fruit. However, I have a habit of drinking water after eating fruits. My mother restricts me from it; she says it's bad for my health. Is this true? What precautions should I follow while eating fruits?
Like you, many people believe that drinking water right after eating fruits is bad for health as it can cause flatulence and pain. It is assumed that fruits contain a high amount of sugar and yeast (a microbe), and when you drink water immediately after eating a fruit, it dilutes the stomach acids. This creates a favourable environment for the yeast to survive and produce alcohol and carbon dioxide -- a common cause of gas build-up in the stomach.
This is a myth that most tend to believe. Even after drinking water, the stomach pH remains in the range of 2-4, which does not favour the growth of yeast. Moreover, it requires yeast to remain in the stomach for more than 2-3 hours to proliferate and produce carbon dioxide, explains Dr Neha Sanwalka, nutritionist and dietician.
Fruits can cause flatulence but not because of drinking water after consuming it. When you eat a lot of fruits on a daily basis, there is a high chance that gut bacteria will produce more carbon dioxide. This in turn may lead to flatulence and belching. Here are 5 natural foods to relieve flatulence.
Our expert, Dr Neha, provides tips on eating fruits the right way.
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